National WWI Museum and Memorial, Kansas City

I went to this museum a few years back and forgot to review, but it really is tremendous and moving. Does a great job with not only covering the timeline of events and number of dead, but also dives deep into why WWI happened. Take the time to visit, honor the fallen, and have a tough conversation with yourself about nationalism. The museum is located in this lovely park like setting. Seemed very family friendly and safe. Great community atmosphere!

What a great experience! Forgot so much about the "Great War" & the causes of it. The information is provided in a variety of mediums & from many different angles. The artifacts are amazing & diverse. I particularly enjoyed the models & descriptions of the different styles of trench warfare. My wife enjoyed the private studios to listen to music of the time. The multimedia presentations provided information & clarification to the experience. The staff was friendly and informative & always willing to help. The exterior architecture was beautiful yet humbling & added to the somewhat somber experience. Get the tickets to the tower, it's worth it. The old elevator is awesome & the view is spectacular. There are e lot of stairs, just a heads up. If you're going to the WWI museum, you'll be right next to Union Station & The Crown Center. Check those out as well.